“However, what is unique about this piece are the roles for dancers. The dancers represent four porcelain pieces that come to life through the magic of Madame de Lebon’s crystal ball. This creates an element of dance that interplays with the sung operatic drama of the piece. Musically, I have drawn on influences of Rococo music and late Baroque counterpoint/imitation between the motifs of the work to create a style that combines the tried and true traditions of this time period with my contemporary perspective. ‘Pompadour Porcelain’ is all about being festive and joyful and not only includes bass-baritone as a drag queen amongst the cast of singers, but a troupe of dancers as well who represent personifications of the porcelain pieces that come to life. A trio of flute, violin and piano rounds off the forces for this piece.”

The opera stars Kate Bishop as Madame de Lebon, Maya Anand as Princess Adélaïde, and Jonathan Crader as Madame de Pompadour.